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European Tours

64 Must-See Sights in Europe

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

Inspire your next European vacation with this guide to the best attractions in Europe. Click here for helpful travel tips and videos, too!

Day Trips

Best New England Day Trips for Couples

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

From hiking and kayaking to dining on farm-to-table delicacies, the New England states offer many tempting ways for couples to spend the day together.  

Home

When to Replace Your Central AC System

February 23, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

Central air not cooling? Here’s how to know when it’s time to replace your central air conditioning system.

Home & Life

I want to sell my old house. How can I make it feel move-in ready?

February 14, 2018. AAA Staff

1. Decluttering a house helps no matter its age. 2. A fresh coat of paint – interior and, if applicable, exterior – can do wonders. Stick with neutral colors for the widest appeal. 3. New carpet can make an impact, and it doesn’t have to be costly. 4. Think about updating lighting fixtures and replacing…

Technology

6 Family-Friendly Podcasts Just Right for Road Trips

February 13, 2018. Dana Laverty

Sooner or later, you’re going to go on a road trip. And you’re going to need something that keeps everyone happy and occupied.

Ocean Cruises

Nail Your Next Ocean Cruise

January 31, 2018. AAA Staff

Find the cruise of a lifetime and get the best rates with help from this FREE Your AAA guide to ocean cruising.

Travel

Nail Your Next Ocean Cruise: The Definitive Guide to Planning and Enjoying a Vacation at Sea

January 31, 2018. AAA Staff

Set sail on the vacation of a lifetime with the helpful tips inside this free Your AAA guide to ocean cruising.

Road Trips

10 Things We Love in Raleigh, N.C.

January 15, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon

North Carolina’s capital city is a delight to visit, with a compact downtown, thriving restaurant scene, exploding craft brewery industry and several free museums and green spaces. The walkable city is bursting with energy, and it can be fun to time your visit with one of the city’s many festivals. 1. The North Carolina Museum…

North American Tours

10 Things We Love About Charleston, S.C.

January 15, 2018. AAA Staff

Charleston, S.C., is often recognized as one of the nation’s best small cities, and it’s easy to see why.

North American Tours

Graced With a Scenic Harbor and Interesting History, Victoria, B.C., Beckons

January 15, 2018. AAA Staff

Victoria, the capital of Canada’s British Columbia province, is a fantastic jewel on the southeast point of Vancouver Island.

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Wood Stoves vs. Pellet Stoves – Do You Know the Difference?

January 15, 2018. AAA Staff

Pellet and wood stoves can be cost-effective ways of keeping your house warm. They can also be dangerous if not installed or maintained properly. And homeowners can face liability issues if they don’t have appropriate insurance coverage. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are considering an alternative heating source. Pellet…

Technology

What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More

December 29, 2017. AAA Staff

Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.

Theme Park Vacations

Walt Disney World Adds Stellar New Attractions in 2018

December 21, 2017. Kimberley Edgar

Disney asked for filmmaker James Cameron’s fictional exoplanetary moon, its floating mountains, alien wildlife and bioluminescent plants – and got it. No longer 4.37 light-years away in Alpha Centauri, Pandora – the World of Avatar descended from deep space to open last May at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, in Orlando, Fla. This whole new out-of-this…

Travel

Unbridled Bliss in Balmy Costa Rica

December 19, 2017. Craig Idlebrook

It was an ambitious plan, one hatched while experiencing cabin fever: We would travel with our 3-year-old daughter to Costa Rica to explore the Latin American country for two winter months. With a steamy climate and plenty of beaches, Costa Rica is a welcome refuge for travelers escaping the cold. It’s also one of the…

Health & Fitness

Motivating Tunes: Choosing the Perfect Workout Music

December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo

Picture this: You’re at the gym, getting some cardio done on a treadmill, when you happen to glance over at someone pumping iron ahead of you. He’s in great shape and shows no signs of stopping, which makes sense once you notice how focused he is. Then, you see his headphones. It makes you wonder…

Home

Be the First to Spot an Up-and-Coming Neighborhood

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

Buying a house can be one of life’s most exciting events, especially if you believe the home you’re purchasing today will be worth a whole bunch more in a decade. By properly identifying up-and-coming communities, homebuyers can set themselves up for a boon in home equity that can help with another purchase later in life,…

Cars & Trucks

Rhode Island Legislators, Police Officers Lauded for Traffic Safety Efforts

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

A single organization cannot improve traffic safety by itself. It takes the commitment of many stakeholders statewide, including traffic safety advocates, police officers, lawmakers and others. In November, AAA Northeast celebrated those efforts during the club’s annual AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in Providence. Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House of Representatives…

Homeowner's Insurance

Bright Ideas for Holiday Home Decor

November 29, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Who has the best holiday lights in your neighborhood? You do. Or at least you could with these helpful tips from industry experts. Game Plan A good plan helps you avoid surprises – and you certainly don’t want surprises on top of a ladder in the freezing cold. Measure the roofline, windows, trees and other…

Cars & Trucks

Robin Meade’s 1974 Ford Maverick

November 28, 2017. AAA Staff

This award-winning journalist is the longtime anchor of “Morning Express with Robin Meade” on HLN. A former Miss Ohio, she is also the author of the New York Times best-seller “Morning Sunshine: How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too,” and a singer-songwriter with two country music albums. Wake up to Robin and the “Morning…

Day Trips & Health & Fitness & Hotels & Resorts & Road Trips & Travel

Peak Ski Spots in the Northeast

November 28, 2017. AAA Staff

It’s easy to lose sight of how sweet it is to live in the Northeast. Our fall foliage is legendary, we’re blessed with awesome beaches and, around this time of year, the skiers and snowboarders among us will soon shred some gnar on several nearby mountains. Whether you’ve been hitting the slopes since you could…